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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 554.78 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 554.78 and 266.90 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 554.78 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/554.78 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 554.78 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 148,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,070.78/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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